NYC expecting over 1M people for Times Square NYE celebration
The iconic Times Square crystal ball, a centerpiece of New York City’s New Year’s Eve festivities, has successfully completed its final test ahead of the big night.
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They install the number '4' in Times Square, NYC, for the New Year's Eve celebration 2024
In a meticulous operation, the numeral "4" is placed on One Times Square during the early morning hours and transported to the 22nd floor by elevator, completing the final part of its journey using a winch to reach the rooftop. There, it is positioned alongside the numerals "2-0-2" to form "2024.
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Omicron dampens global New Year celebrations, fewer watch ball drop in Times Square
The Omicron coronavirus variant dampened New Year festivities around much of the world, with Paris cancelling its fireworks show, London relegating its to television, and New York City scaling down its famous ball drop celebration in Times Square.
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